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Table 1 Limitations of pulse oximetry

From: Pulse oximetry

Shape of oxygen dissociation curve

Carboxyhemoglobin

Methemoglobin

Anemia

Dyes

Nail polish

Ambient light

False alarms

Motion artifact

Skin pigmentation

Low perfusion state

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